Latest culture results show a bacteria presence. It is a rod bacteria, not terrible in itself, but in sufficient numbers to be considered an infection. (I think I understood this correctly.) This bacteria is very resistant to most antibiotics. There are two new ones available that laboratory tests show will kill it and they are very strong. One is hard on kidneys and one is hard on GI. Also, the vet said it is hard for an internal antibiotic to reach and affect the skin. We will wait for the fungal results to make a decision, which could take up to 2 more weeks.
Meanwhile, I am to continue the iodine and fungal baths. I think I will add some Betadine to the bath and maybe a couple of drops of Dawn.
I will drop into the office as soon as possible and write down the name of the bacteria and the two antibiotics, so I can do my own research about them, or ask members of the forum if they know about them. I tried to write them down phonetically as he was talking, but am not sure I got it right!
So, what I know so far is he has a mild allergic reaction going on and a significant bacterial infection. I forgot to ask about the autoimmune test, but will call and do so tomorrow.
The biopsy site is healing up well and hopefully will not leave a scar. We took the staples out ourselves.
Does anyone feel we are seeing more skin disorders than in years past?
Meanwhile, I am to continue the iodine and fungal baths. I think I will add some Betadine to the bath and maybe a couple of drops of Dawn.
I will drop into the office as soon as possible and write down the name of the bacteria and the two antibiotics, so I can do my own research about them, or ask members of the forum if they know about them. I tried to write them down phonetically as he was talking, but am not sure I got it right!
So, what I know so far is he has a mild allergic reaction going on and a significant bacterial infection. I forgot to ask about the autoimmune test, but will call and do so tomorrow.
The biopsy site is healing up well and hopefully will not leave a scar. We took the staples out ourselves.
Does anyone feel we are seeing more skin disorders than in years past?